Show, Don’t Tell is a very useful creative writing technique.When a writer ‘tells’, they present information simply by stating it. Writing that ‘tells’ tends to be passive and distant, and can often feel like the writer is simply...

Dialogue is a vital tool for bringing your story to life. In this lesson, we’ll explore how dynamic dialogue can enhance your writing by:*Developing characters*Engaging the reader*Advancing the plot*Establishing relationships*Setting...

An Introduction to narratives. Part 1 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains the basic structure of narratives and identifies the story elements.

Learn how to improve your descriptive writing. The four component of effective descriptive writing are explained: paying attention to details, using descriptive language, including multiple senses, and organisation.

Building tension is a very important skill in writing. In this lesson, we’ll explore five techniques, plus some other tips and tricks you can use to help build tension in your stories. Building Tension Techniques - Tease with clues - Use...